ORTHOPEDIC DISORDER

This study looked at 122 adults with a broken kneecap to see if a newer surgery (locking plate) works better than the standard one (tension band). Patients were randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. The main goal was to measure knee function and pain using a patient ques…

This study followed 310 people who had elbow replacement surgery to see how well their arm function improved over two years. Participants completed a questionnaire about daily arm use, and researchers tracked any complications or need for repeat surgery. The goal was to confirm t…

This small pilot study tested a web-based mind-body program (Web-TIRELESS) in 5 adults with painful, non-injury-related upper-limb conditions who also used substances like alcohol or cannabis at risky levels. Participants completed 4 online video sessions over about a month. The …

This study tested whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery improves satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb surgery under regional anesthesia were randomly assigned to either patient-controlled or d…

This study looked at whether follow-up visits by phone are as good as in-person visits after sports medicine surgery. 90 adults were randomly assigned to either virtual phone visits or in-person check-ups at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months after surgery. The goal was to see if pa…

This study looked at how healthy adults' bodies respond to drinking water with different amounts of calcium. 41 participants first drank low-calcium water, then high-calcium water. Researchers measured changes in blood and urine calcium and parathyroid hormone levels after 2.5 ho…

This study tested whether a new low-cost, low-dose standing CT scanner can detect early signs of arthritis after ankle fractures. 97 adults with ankle fractures were followed for up to 5 years. The goal was to see if this scanner could spot joint damage earlier than standard meth…

This study looked at the quadriceps angle (Q angle) in 130 healthy adults aged 18-25. Researchers measured the angle while lying down, standing, and walking to see how it changes with movement. The goal was to find early signs of knee problems by comparing static and dynamic posi…

This study tested a mixed reality system called HOLOBLUEPRINT that helps surgeons see 3D plans during shoulder replacement surgery. 44 adults with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff tears took part. The goal was to see if the tool improves how accurately the implant is placed, co…

This study looked at how often nursing home residents over 65 have joint complaints like pain or swelling. Researchers examined 100 residents, some with dementia and some without, to count tender or swollen joints. The goal was to better understand these issues in a group that is…